Independence Day at Universal Orlando Resort guests can enjoy a special version of the popular Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular, a cinematic adventure that combines cutting-edge projection technology with lasers and pyrotechnics to bring movies to life like never before. 8 am-10 pm; Universal Studios, 6000 Universal Blvd.; cost of admission; 407-363-8000; universalorlando.com.

July 4th Lakefront Celebration More than 15,000 people flow into St. Cloud Lakefront for food, fun, music and much more. Vendors and exhibitors from all over Central Florida wow the crowds all day long. St. Cloud Lakefront Park, 250 Lake Shore Blvd., St. Cloud; free; 407-892-3671; stcloudflchamber.com.

Party in the Park Bring a chair, blanket or have a seat in the grass for this annual Winter Garden tradition, and keep your eyes on the sky for a fireworks display. 5-9:30 pm; Newton Park, 29 Garden Ave., Winter Garden; free; 407-877-5432; cwgdn.com.